Degree Map: Biotechnology A.S.

If you are a full-time student and follow this degree map, you can complete this associate degree in two years. See an academic advisor for a customized degree map that works for you. To be recommended for the Associate in Science degree, you must achieve a grade point average of 2.0 as a minimum on all coursework attempted (minimum of 60 hours).

Note the Milestones below each semester. Milestones are reminders of actions you should take during that semester to help keep you on track for degree completion.

First Semester (Fall)

Course Number and Title	Credit Hours
^+ BIOL 1224 - Introduction to Biology for Majors (L)	4
^+ BIOT 1113 - Introduction to Biotechnology	3
^ MATH 1513 - Precalculus I (A)	3
^ ENGL 1113 - Composition I	3
POLS 1113 - American Federal Government	3
Total Credit Hours	16
^ Grade of ‘C’ or better needed to progress into other courses in sequence. + Must take this course in first semester to graduate in two (2) years.

Milestones

Check the academic calendar for important dates and deadlines impacting classes and financial aid.
To maintain financial aid eligibility, a student must maintain a cumulative GPA of 1.70 during the first 30 credit hours attempted and complete 67% of the courses attempted. Review your Financial Aid Dashboard or visit the Financial Aid Office to determine your financial aid status.
Download MS Office from MyTCC.
Form a study group, join a student organization, or volunteer at a community service site.
Visit the writing, math and science, or technology learning centers for free individual tutoring support services.
Meet with an academic advisor before enrolling for the next semester.

Second Semester (Spring)

Course Number and Title	Credit Hours
^ CHEM 1315 - General Chemistry I (L)	5
^+ BIOT 1533 - Cell Culture Techniques (offered spring semester only)	3
ENGL 1213 - Composition II	3
Humanities General Education Elective. See the General Education Requirements for course list.	3
Total Credit Hours	14
^ Grade of ‘C’ or better needed to progress into other courses in sequence. + Must take this course in second semester to graduate in two (2) years.

Milestones

Check the academic calendar for important dates and deadlines impacting classes and financial aid.
To maintain financial aid eligibility, a student must maintain a cumulative GPA of 1.70 during the first 30 credit hours attempted and complete 67% of the courses attempted. Review your Financial Aid Dashboard or visit the Financial Aid Office to determine your financial aid status.
Meet with an academic advisor before enrolling for the next semester.
Schedule a campus visit with your transfer institution’s student recruitment office.
Visit Career Services by your 20th credit hour to explore career opportunities associated with this degree.

Third Semester (Fall)

Course Number and Title	Credit Hours
^+ BIOT 2245 - Molecular Biology and Techniques (offered fall semester only)	5
Humanities General Education Elective. See the General Education Requirements for course list.	3
^ CHEM 1415 - General Chemistry II (L)	5
Required General Education Elective. Select one three-hour course from one of the following: Psychology, Social Sciences, Foreign Language, or Fine Arts (Art, Music, Theatre).	3
Total Credit Hours	16
^ Grade of ‘C’ or better needed to progress into other courses in sequence. + Must take this course in the third semester to graduate in two (2) years.

Milestones

Check the academic calendar for important dates and deadlines impacting classes and financial aid.
To maintain financial aid eligibility, a student must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 if 31 or more hours have been attempted and complete 67% of the courses attempted. Review your Financial Aid Dashboard or visit the Financial Aid Office to determine your financial aid status.
Meet with an academic advisor for a graduation check and to complete a Petition for Computer Proficiency if needed.
Complete applications for admission and financial aid for the four-year institution to which you plan to transfer.
Visit Career Services to build your resume.

Fourth Semester (Spring)

Course Number and Title	Credit Hours
^ BIOT 2334 - Biotechnology Proteomics and Instrumentation (offered spring semester only)	4
HIST 1483 - U.S. History 1492 to the Civil War Era or HIST 1493 - U.S. History - Civil War Era to the Present	3
^ BIOL 2164 - Microbiology (L)	4
Controlled Elective: Choose one of the following: BIOL 1113 - Introduction to Environmental Science BIOL 1404 - General Botany (L) BIOL 1604 - Zoology (L) BIOL 2134 - Human Anatomy (L) BIOL 2154 - Human Physiology (L) BIOT 2513 - Biotechnology Internship CHEM 2145 - Organic Chemistry I (L) PHYS 1114 - General Physics I (L)	3-5
Total Credit Hours	14-16
^ Grade of ‘C’ or better needed to progress into other courses in sequence.

Milestones

Check the academic calendar for important dates and deadlines impacting classes and financial aid.
To maintain financial aid eligibility, a student must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 if 31 or more hours have been attempted and complete 67% of the courses attempted. Review your Financial Aid Dashboard or visit the Financial Aid Office to determine your financial aid status.
Meet with an academic advisor to file for graduation.

Transfer Information

This degree transfers seamlessly to several universities. You should work closely with an academic advisor each semester to make certain you are enrolled in the correct courses for a seamless transfer process and you are encouraged to begin a dialogue with your intended transfer school as early as possible. Early coordination between TCC academic advisors and advisors from selected four-year institutions can streamline the transfer process. It is the student’s responsibility to ensure that he/she understands the program/admission/transfer requirements for the transfer school. Current transfer agreements are provided below.

Northeastern State University (NSU)
TCC AS Biotech to NSU BS Integrative Biology, Organismic 2020-2021
TCC AS Biotechnology to NSU BS Cell & Molecular Biology 2017-2018

Oklahoma State University (OSU)
TCC AS Biotechnology to OSU BS Plant Biology-Cel Bio & Molec Genetics 2018-2019

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Degree Map: Biotechnology A.S.

Transfer Information